A recent academic study has revealed that there is a high number of Namibians detained at prisons without trial, with about out of every citizens held in pre-trial… Read more ».
The world has made enormous progress in reducing the impact of HIV over the past years. Read more ». Omaheke has been identified as the region with the highest recorded child marriages. Former minister of fisheries and marine resources Bernhard Esau, who is awaiting trail, says it feels good to be casting his vote.
National Unity Democratic Organisation Nudo Barry Rukoro says his party, together with Swanu of Namibia, are demanding justice for the to genocide. A man convicted of raping his year-old daughter did irreparable harm to her, a Windhoek High Court judge said before sentencing him to 25 years' imprisonment on Thursday. A landmark High Court judgement in which the common law crimes of sodomy and "unnatural sexual offences" were declared unconstitutional a month ago is set to be challenged in… Read more ».
The children's parliament has tabled a motion asking the president to declare a state of emergency on violence against children in Namibia. Eighteen inmates suing the prison authorities over a decision to end their internet access are awaiting a judgement in their case at the end of next week. Home affairs, immigration, safety and security minister Albert Kawana has tabled an amendment bill to replace the current Marriage Act 25 of Today marks a pivotal moment in the fight for equality and human rights in Namibia as the High Court of Windhoek has declared the sodomy law unconstitutional under the Namibian… Read more ».
IOL and Independent Media condemn the appalling abuse and threats directed at several of our journalists, editors, our proprietor Dr. Petition garners 5 signatures Read more ». The Namibia Equal Rights Movement Equal Namibia petition calling for president Nangolo Mbumba to veto the passing of the anti-lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender,… Read more ». Government spokesperson and information and communication technology minister Emma Theofelus confirmed that 28 May will now be Genocide Remembrance Day, and it will be considered a… Read more ».
